Jimmy G Out with Back Injury

The San Francisco 49ers did not offer Garoppolo a contract extension because of durability issues and a long history with injuries. Garoppolo signed with the Raiders, but suffered a concussion against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3. He did not clear protocol in time and missed Week 4.

O’Connell, a fourth-round pick and former star at Purdue, made his NFL debut in a 24-17 loss against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4. He completed 61.5% of his passes for 238 yards and zero passing touchdowns, but he scored one rushing touchdown. He was picked off once and sacked seven times.

Head coach Josh McDaniels has not named a starter, but he’s leaning toward O’Connell.

It’s up to the coaches,” said O’Connell. “It’s how they see the best fit. I’m young, definitely just taking what they say and trying to do my best, whatever that is.”

Hoyer, 38, is journeyman backup quarterback and spent several seasons as Tom Brady’s backup in New England. Hoyer has a has a 16-24 record in 40 starts over his career. He has lost 12 consecutive starts, and last won a game as a starter in 2016, when he was with the Bears.

Hoyer replaced Garoppolo at halftime in Week 6, and led the Raiders to a 21-17 victory against the Patriots. He completed 6-for-10 passes for 102 yards. He did not commit any turnovers and was not sacked.

“Part of being in that role as a backup is you never know, and you always prepare for the best and prepare to help the team any way you can,” said Hoyer.

Justin Fields Nursing Thumb Injury

Fields struggled in his first three games and threw only three touchdowns. He looked good in the next two games with eight touchdown strikes, including four in the Bears’ first victory of the season against the Washington Commanders in Week 5.

The Bears lost Fields early in the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 6. He exited prematurely with a hand injury, which was diagnosed as a dislocated thumb on his throwing hand.

Bagent came off the bench and replaced 먹튀검증사이트 Fields for the remainder of the game. He completed 10-of-14 passes for 82 yards and zero touchdowns. The Vikings intercepted Bagent once and sacked him once. The Bears lost 19-13 and slipped to 1-5 on the season.